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Welcome to our underwater world.

We invite you to scuba dive Zihuatanejo! Enjoy world-class scuba diving and snorkeling in the Pacific Ocean on the coast of Guerrero, Mexico in the tropical waters off Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo.

Zihuatanejo is a coastal community nestled into a small and breathtaking bay lined with tranquil beaches and quaint beachfront hotels and bungalows. The waters surrounding Zihuatanejo bay afford its many visitors the opportunity to scuba dive and discover the hidden paradise that lies just beneath the ocean’s surface.

Home to many species of fish, coral and assorted marine life, the area’s coastal waters offer an array of diverse scuba dive sites where depending on the time of year and ocean conditions, scuba divers are treated to the sight of migrating whales whales, dolphins, manta rays, turtles and sea horses.

The sister city of Ixtapa is just over the hill from Zihuatanejo and offers a long stretch of hotel-lined beach, two first-class golf courses and a world-class marina. Several shallow coral bottom scuba dive sites can be found just a short distance from the main beach.

Adventure Divers Zihuatanejo guarantees you a safe and fun underwater experience in the marvelous hidden world full of life and incredible beauty. Scuba diving and snorkeling in this region you will find the thrills that awaits just beneath the ocean’s surface.

We hope you that will enjoy scuba diving Zihuatanejo and appreciate it as much as we do!

Daily Dive Trips, Certified Divers

We operate daily dive excursions that leave from the main pier in downtown Zihuatanejo to visit our local dive sites by boat. For our certified divers, we offer two immersions each approximately 45 minutes to an hour depending on air consumption and dive depth. For each dive trip, we provide gear rental, boat transportation, water + light snacks and a guide (instructor or divemaster) and we typically leave the main pier at 9am and return between approximately 12:30-1:30pm. The cost for our two immersion trip for certified divers is $90USD.

Discover Scuba Diving

If you are new to diving, the discover scuba dive package is the best way to get started! Learn basic dive theory, confined water gear practice to familiarize yourself with the scuba diving equipment and then put your skills to use on one shallow open water dive. The Discover Scuba Diving program includes gear rental, instruction, boat transport and instructor/guide. The cost for the Discover Scuba Dive is $90USD.

Snorkeling Trips

Want to get your feet wet and explore the exciting aquatic world that exists just beneath the water’s surface? With our daily snorkeling trips to Manzanillo Bay and the Las Gatas reef, you can enjoy all the variety the ocean has to offer without having to strap on a tank! We provide you with flippers, mask and snorkel, boat transport and guide. The cost per person for our snorkeling trip is $35USD.

PADI Scuba Dive Certification

24 million certifications and growing! Become part of the largest network of certified divers in the world by choosing a PADI dive certification course. We follow strict PADI standards for a level of instruction that provides our recreational divers with the knowledge and tools they need to get maximum enjoyment of their scuba diving experience. We can get you started from your Scuba Diver certification, through Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, Master Scuba Diver, Specialties and professional PADI Certification such as Divemaster and Assistant Instructor. Get certified with the best.

GoPro Rental

Want to take home the exhilaration of your scuba dive experience? We offer GoPro camera rental for our dive clients who want to get the most out of their dives. Share the excitement of your underwater adventure with all your friends and family!

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Zacatoso Reef

Home to one of the largest beds of coral in the Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo region. This shallow dive spot (15-40ft) just in front of Ixtapa's main beach El Palmar is ideal for underwater photography as there are many different colors both in the coral and the fish life.
It is not uncommon to see lobster and other hard-shelled creatures here. Also a great spot for snorkelers. Fun for the whole family!

Caleta de Chon

A small cove just outside the bay of Zihuatanejo. A shallow reef hugs the rocky beach and wraps around one half of the horse-shoe shaped cove.
Underwater rock formations are home to eagle rays, turtles, seahorses, stone fish, moray eels and a variety of tropical fish. Average depths are approximately 15-40 feet and perfect for beginner and experienced divers alike

Playa Manzanillo

A private virgin beach nestled between Zihuatanejo bay and Playa Larga. Here you will find a protected coral reef formation teaming with tropical fish and sea life, ideal for both scuba diving and snorkeling.
This is a great spot for beginners and experienced diverse as there is a diverse array of marine life and a great spot for underwater photography and video

Solitary Rock

A conical rock formation located just outside of the Zihuatanejo bay. This rock is a favored spot for deep diving as the bottom portion can be found at downwards of 120ft.
Home to sea horses, white tip sharks, eagle rays and large schools of yellow fin tuna ... solitary rock is sure to be the highlight of your dive trip!